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NASB | Romans 5:6 ¶ For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:6 ¶ While we were still helpless [powerless to provide for our salvation], at the right time Christ died [as a substitute] for the ungodly. |
Subject: Christ dying only for elect? |
Bible Note: Christ suffered God's wrath and paid the penalty for all of man's sin on the cross. I agree that if you believe in limited atonement, then unconditional election or Calvinism isn't far behind. However, if you believe in unlimited atonement, then Arminianism isn't far behind. There is also enough Scripture to back up unlimited atonement. First of all, God elected people to salvation who He foreknew would OF THEIR OWN FREE WILL believe in Christ and persevere in the faith. Second, in His atonement at the cross, Jesus provided the redemption for all humankind, making all humankind savable. But Christ's atonement becomes effective only for those who believe in Jesus. Third, human beings cannot save themselves. The Holy Spirit must effect the new birth. Fourth, prevenient grace from the Holy Spirit enables the believer to respond to the gospel and cooperate with God in salvation. Fifth, believers have been empowered by God to live a victorious life, but they are capable of turning from grace and losing their salvation. |